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    Reprisal Reprised- Chapter 18 (Part 2)

     

    “Do you really think that I could possibly answer that question, Tina?”

     

    “I’d like to think that you’d at least have an inkling of an idea” she softly said.

     

    “Well” she said as she reached for her glass, “I guess that I’m going to have to disappoint you, because I figured out of sight, out of mind.”

     

    Looking closely at Bette she said, “You don’t really expect that I believe that you feel that way do you?” asked Tina, eyes never leaving Bette’s.

     

    “I no longer have any expectations of you at all, Tina, so I guess the answer to that would be no.”

     

    Sitting there, Tina continued her study of Bette.  She knew that this conversation was going to be difficult and had mentally braced herself for what was going to be coming from Bette, but had to admit that that comment certainly hurt.

     

    “Wow” she finally responded, “that was certainly honest.  We probably could have used a little of that earlier in our relationship.”

     

    Bette said nothing, just absorbed Tina’s words.  After a few moments of silence, she said, “I was actually set up with her by the attorney that I used for our divorce.  She’s a lawyer also and works in his office.”

     

    Looking up after studying her hands resting in her lap, Tina said, “You’re kidding me, right?”

     

    “No” smiled Bette.  “Totally serious.”

     

    “The irony of that” said Tina as she slowly shook her head.

     

    “I guess” she said. 

     

    “How long have you been seeing her?”

     

    “A couple of months.”

     

    “Are you serious?” she asked, again, eyes never leaving Bette.

     

    “About her?” asked Bette.

     

    “Yes” said Tina, “about her.”

     

    “I don’t know.  I mean, define serious?  We have a good time together and that’s about it.  I’m not looking for another wife if that’s what you’re asking.  I think it’s safe to say that those days are behind me.”

     

    Tina paused to take in what Bette had said. 

     

    “And what about her?” she finally asked.  “What is she looking for?”

     

    “I don’t know, I haven’t asked” she answered.

     

    “Are you exclusive with her?”

     

    “I guess, but not by design.  I’m just not looking for anyone else, wasn’t actually looking for her either, it just kind of happened.”

    Comments

    1. skip, just saw your post, I have to tell you for this story, I start with the last page first. It is so hard to read, It is like watching a movie, and It keeps me so on edge. I love your writing

    2. please make me underestand too..i never thought love could bring so much pain like this..Bette is like a child lost in the woods waitng for help..i hope Tina will be able to bring her back and together they will find their way again…amazing simply amazing chapter..thanks :o)

    3. Wow, seems to be the answer. I feel so bad right now, for both of them. I hope Tina has the answers. I can understand leaving someone while you still care because things are happening that you fear will destroy what you have if you don’t go, but the person deserves to know. I swear these two love each other like we can all only hope for, and seem to have the damnest time letting each other know. Looking forward to the continuation.

    4. oh, shit. that was heavy. i’m glad that they were able to “break the ice” and truly start to work out their relationship. i’m with pandora – make me understand too. i kinda get tina’s reason but not really.

    5. Yeah Skip is really good heh? Hmmm suddenly that root canal is looking pretty damn good right about now. At th end of this story I can already feel Bette pulling away. The next chapter is going to be a bitch.

    6. I don’t think that I’ve ever commented on one of your stories b4, but I have always read them and throughly enjoyed them. 2day however is different. DAMN THIS WAS EXPLOSIVELY EMOTIONAL (is that even correct grammar….LOL, who gives a hoot, it’s how I feel). ONE QUESTION AND I SURE HOPE YOU’D ANSWER…..Y OH Y OH Y DO U TAKE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LONG TO POST??????? IT WOULD REALLY BE A GREAT XMAS IF WE OR RATHER I CAN GET A CHAPTER (on this story) FROM U EVERY DAY UNTIL XMAS!!!!!

    7. work, no work but i had to read it…this is really intense, and sometimes it does seem hard to understand tina’s actions, so i hope she will explain it to bette and make it simple and they can move on together after that…the love is still there

    8. Skip, that was awesome! It’s amazing to me how well you capture the emotion and anguish that these two women are feeling. You have such a way with words. Can’t wait for the next chapter! Please don’t keep us waiting long.

    9. As I have said many times before I love love your stories. As somebody says, it is like watching a movie, you are so in the room feeling there pain or joy but mostly love. Merry christmas Skip, would love a present from you another chapter, which I may add will be the best present I will recieve. xx

    10. Wow is right! You’ve blown me away with the powerful emotions coming from the girls. It really did feel like I was there watching the scene unfold before my eyes. Thanks, Skip.

    11. god! i can’t believe that i’ve neglected reading FF for so long! Damn, Skip! You are so good at this and I’m kicking myself for not keeping up! I’m going to have to go back now and catch up. Thank you so much for plugging away at this incredible story!

    12. god! i can’t believe that i’ve neglected reading FF for so long! Damn, Skip! You are so good at this and I’m kicking myself for not keeping up! I’m going to have to go back now and catch up. Thank you so much for plugging away at this incredible story!

    13. Wow, Skip, you are amazing. I just love where you are going with this story. Please don’t let Tina let go of Bette…it’s that intimate contact that is going to help them find each other again.

    14. skip – I am in awe – this was such an amazing conversation with both characters taking such a risk to try to talk despite Bette’s defensive stance she’s there to heal if she can. Why oh why don’t you write for IC – your dialogue is so real – TPTB need you badly. thanks for this story with the twist of Tina leaving Bette – I love it.

    15. Finally! Some answers are now given as to why she’d take off in the middle of the night. Though, I have to say that Bette is kinda thick for not thinking the affair would not have killed Tina in every sense. I can see Tina’s rationalization through all of this though…I hope to see our ladies together once again. Communication is the ultimate key.

    16. Tina sure lapsed back into the ‘babies’ mighty quick. If I was Bette, I would have brought her up short. Bette is still vulnerable to her. NOT GOOD. I can’t help feeling Tina is feeding Bette a line of hooey and setting her up for – what round would it be this time, two or three? Convince me, Skipton, convince me that Tina is worth the time and effort. I remain a stone where she is concerned. And not soapstone either!

    17. All caught up & attempting to still my racing heart. The dialog between B&T is so realistic and poignant. Seems like Tina is prepared to forge ahead and ‘make Bette understand’. I’m pulling for her. (Did I just say that?) Wonderful Skip. Just wonderful…

    18. Wow…awesome chapter. The truth hurts but it will set you free. Wanting to know the truth and being able to hear and accept it are two totally different things. Let hope Bette can handle it.

    19. Well, they’re finally getting down to business and there’s no turning back. I love your realistic dialogue as barriers to their relationship are slowly peeled away. Please post more frequently and I love your writing.

    20. It is really hard to find someone who writes long term relationship issues as well as you do. This was top shelf stuff. Being a recent Tina convert, I feel her pain and feel Bette wanting to understand and forgive her, just not knowing how. I hope you grace us with another chapter before Christmas. But, if that isn’t possible, I hope you and your lovely wife have a very Merry Christmas.

    21. This story defies words. Why do I usually have to search for it though? It does not come up on the day-to-day with the other Bette/Tina posts. Oh well, if I need to go on a hunt, this story is a worthy treasure in the end :-) I too would love another story before Christmas :-)

    22. There is such a fine line between love and hate. Sometimes you just want to hate your lover and other times you just want to hold on with everything that you have. Have a Merry Christmas and am looking forward to the next chapter.

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